- Double weeping rosebud cherry tree
Botanical name: Prunus Pendula ‘Pleno-Rosea’
Beginner friendly?: yes
Average size at maturity: can reach up to 20 ft in height and in width
Bloom time: spring
Hardy zone: zones 5-9
Flower color: pink/white
Foliage color: green/gold/red
Growth rate: grows 1-2 ft per year
Pruning instructions: trim during dormancy to maintain desired shape and size
Propagation methods: cut a stem just below a node and place in water until roots start to emerge
Landscape use: focal point
Light needs: 6-8 hours of sun per day
Special features: attracts pollinators
Watering instructions: allow only the first few inches of soil to dry between watering sessions
Fertilizing instructions : fertilize with 10-10-10 in the early spring
Best time to plant: spring or fall
Best type of soil: loam
Companion plants: magnolias, dogwoods, eastern redbud
Toxicity level: mildly toxic for humans and pets if ingested
Invasive species: no